Israel launches strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets in major escalation

The recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has been characterized by a series of airstrikes and rocket launches. According to Israel, its fighter jets bombed over 270 targets connected to Hezbollah, destroying thousands of rocket launchers and thwarting a major attack. Hezbollah, on the other hand, claimed to have fired over 340 rockets and drones in response to the killing of its commander, Fuad Shukr. However, the exchange of attacks fell short of the major escalation many had feared, and both sides claimed that their actions had been a success.

The Israeli military said it had thwarted a much larger attack, with around 100 fighter jets carrying out strikes on Hezbollah targets. The conflict escalated tensions in the Middle East, with global leaders expressing alarm. Both sides signaled they did not intend to escalate further, but the situation remains volatile.

The recent escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in a significant exchange of fire across the Lebanon-Israel border. According to reports, Israel launched a series of pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, with the Israeli military claiming to have destroyed thousands of rocket launchers. Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets towards northern Israel, with the Lebanese group stating that this was the "first phase" of its retaliation for the assassination of its top commander, Fuad Shukr.